Heartland Hope Mission | 402-733-1904 | Heartland Hope Mission in Omaha, NE, hosts a weekly drive-through pantry for low-income seniors in the West O region. The pantry opens every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and provides a week's supply of food. Volunteers at the pantry help to ensure seniors have access to SNAP applications, clothing and assistance with work applications. As a faith-based organization, Heartland Hope Mission offers prayer and Bible studies to all who enter. |
The Faith Works Pantry | 402-895-3394 | Run by Faith Westwood United Methodist Church, the FaithWorks Pantry provides food assistance for seniors and hungry residents of Omaha. No ID or paperwork is required, though participants are asked to verbally confirm financial need and household size. The pantry is open twice monthly: the second Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. and the fourth Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. |
Blue Valley Community Action, Inc | 402-587-0050 | Based in Omaha, Blue Valley Community Action is a distributor for many food banks across nine Nebraska counties. The nonprofit organization works in conjunction with the Lincoln Food Bank, helping low-income seniors find locations where they can pick up free food, personal hygiene products and basic household goods. BVCA staff can also connect seniors with other assistance programs, including the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Supportive Services for Veterans Families programs. |
City Sprouts Free Fridge 402-504-1910 Pantry | 402-504-1910 | City Sprouts Free Fridge + Pantry is a locally owned and operated food distribution site that serves all hungry and food-insecure people in Omaha. Partnering with Catholic Charities - Omaha, Panera Bread (Doughnations), Whispering Roots and several private donors, the pantry acts as a food library, with an unattended refrigerator stocked with free fresh food anyone can access or donate to. The pantry requires no ID, income verification or other background check. Seniors or caregivers can access the pantry for free. |
Catholic Charities (CC) Juan Diego Center | 402-731-5413 | Catholic Charities operates the Juan Diego Center food pantry located at 5211 South 31st Street, Omaha. Walk-in and drive-through services are available at the center, which is open 5 days a week for seniors and low-income families experiencing food insecurity. Nutritional support from the center is free, though participants must register online or in person. Caregivers and family members can collect food for seniors who have trouble leaving home or reaching the center. |
Clair Cares Food Pantry | 402-451-8322 | Clair Cares Food Pantry is a project of the Clair Memorial United Methodist Church in Omaha, NE. It serves people of all ages and backgrounds, including those of different faiths, with in-person and drive-through services. Participation in the program is free, and the food pantry is available to all visitors needing help. Seniors or their caregivers can access the pantry's services monthly on the Thursday and Friday before the third Saturday of the month. |
Food Bank for the Heartland | 402-331-1213 | Food Bank for the Heartland is an umbrella organization that serves 93 counties across Nebraska and parts of Iowa. Nebraska seniors in need can access one of this food bank's many subsidiary food pantries to receive free canned goods, fresh produce and shelf-stable goods. Requirements vary by location, with some food pantries requiring proof of citizenship, local residence or current income. Food Bank for the Heartland volunteers can help seniors apply for SNAP and similar federal assistance programs. |
James Phillip Foster (JPF) Hope Resource Center | 402-733-0594 | The James Phillip Foster Hope Resource Center operates a free food pantry on the second and fourth Saturday of each month in Omaha, NE. This ministry of New Hope Apostolic Temple offers no-cost food pickups for seniors, adults with disabilities and low-income families with children. Participants can receive service on a drive-up basis. They don't need to register to get a parcel of groceries, but at pick-up, they must provide ID and the names of household members. |
Meals on Wheels Eastern Nebraska | 402-444-6536 | Meals on Wheels Eastern Nebraska provides affordable, wholesome lunches to homebound seniors who can't prepare their own meals and don't have anyone to cook for them. Hot meals are delivered on weekdays and can be specially prepared for participants with dietary restrictions. To qualify, recipients must be aged 60 and older and live in Douglas, Sarpy, Dodge, Cass or Washington counties. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services may cover the cost of this program for low-income seniors. |
Bethesda Temple Food Pantry | | The Bethesda Temple Food Pantry in Omaha, NE, provides families and the elderly with regular access to wholesome food. The food pantry is open on Saturdays from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. by appointment. Eligible applicants must be Philadelphia residents who are homebound due to an accident, temporary disability or setback. |